How to pronounce palatoglossal
Say it like pal-uh-toh-GLOS-ul. Palatoglossal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GLOS).
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- pal
- uh
- toh
- GLOS
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palatoglossal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- palGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- GLOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of palatoglossal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pal-uh-toh-GLOS-ul.
What does palatoglossal mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or involving the palate and the tongue; (specifically) of or pertaining to the palatoglossus.
- Alternative form of palatoglossus.
Where does palatoglossal come from?
From palato- (“relating to the palate”) + glossal.
Words that rhyme with palatoglossal
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Questions about saying palatoglossal
How do you pronounce palatoglossal?
Say pal-uh-toh-GLOS-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpælətoʊˈɡlɑsəl/. In British English it is /ˌpælətəʊˈɡlɒsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palatoglossal?
Palatoglossal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GLOS). Broken into parts: pal · uh · toh · GLOS · ul.
Is palatoglossal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌpælətəʊˈɡlɒsəl/ (pal-uh-toh-GLOS-ul).